11 Spencer Lane ♦ Annandale, NJ 08801 ♦ 908.832.7200

history

“if you build it they will come”

  – Ray Kinsella, “Field of Dreams”

A photograph of the front of Hunterdon Preparatory School including the School Sign and motto: Hunterdon Preparatory School. Discover, Achieve, Succeed

BEGINNINGS

Hunterdon Preparatory School welcomed its first students in 1975. Founded as Hunterdon Learning Center, the school’s early mission was to provide a learning environment for young people who were struggling in traditional school settings. The school was developed on the philosophies of education pioneers John Dewey and William Glasser, who promoted a variety of experiential learning techniques to help students reach their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.

BUILDING ON A STRONG FOUNDATION

In 2013, Hunterdon Learning Center became Hunterdon Preparatory School and moved from its original location in rural Lebanon Township to a more central location near Clinton, NJ. This new location allowed students to connect with the local community through internships and volunteerism. Additionally, a larger campus allowed the school to grow in the number of students and the breadth of academic, elective, and extracurricular programs.

Guided by the school's founding principles, Hunterdon Preparatory School continues to develop creative and sometimes non-traditional approaches to learning, giving our students boundless opportunities to excel in all aspects of education. We remain committed to the importance of self-improvement, perseverance, connection to a community, and the responsibilities that come with it. We set the bar high for our student's academic and personal success as we look forward to another 50 years of providing “outside the box” education to our students. 

Upcoming Events

Recent News

We enjoyed a busy December last month with a variety of specially planned activities in...

We have raised $726.59 for the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund!!! We would like ...

After school art club
October 24, 2024

The HPS Art Club meets every Tuesday after school from 2:30-4:30 pm. It is a time for s...

Late season kayaking
October 11, 2024

Last week, we took advantage of this beautiful fall weather to take a late season kayak...

Fall Picnic September 2024
September 24, 2024

Every September we kick off the new school year with a picnic that includes a barbeque ...

Plein Air Art Week
August 13, 2024

The fifth and final special interest week of our summer program was Art Week led by our...

Upcoming Events

Therapy dog visit

Jan 15, 2025 1:45 AM - 2:20 AM

Nest hot cocoa sale

Jan 22, 2025 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Trip to Washington Crossing (Nest/Hive students)

Jan 23, 2025 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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908.832.7200 ♦ Fax: 908.832.9772 ♦ 11 Spencer Lane ♦ Annandale, NJ 08801
csmith@hunterdonprep.org

HUNTERDON PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS A, not-for-profit, day school serving students between the ages of 12 and 21
 from over 40 school districts in New Jersey. We are located near the town of Clinton in west central NJ.

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HUNTERDON PREPARATORY SCHOOL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
The Hunterdon Preparatory School provides educational services to applicants and employs personnel without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, economic or social background, or religious preferences. School programs and school related activities during the day and after regular school hours provide equal access for all students regardless of race, color, creed, sex, and national origin. Books, curricula, and other materials, course content, subject matter, and reading lists are reviewed for sex, race, and cultural bias. Materials are chosen to represent a wide range of opinions and suggested pupil activities.